Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Test Synonyms and Antonyms 2

Question 1

Which word is the OPPOSITE of EXEMPLARY?

Accepted Answer

Inferior

Answer

Exemplary means serving as a desirable model — outstanding or admirable. Its antonym is inferior — below standard.

Question 2

Which word is closest in meaning to PRAGMATIC?

Accepted Answer

Practical

Answer

Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly based on practical considerations rather than theoretical ideals. Practical is the best synonym.

Question 3

Which word is the OPPOSITE of VERBOSE?

Accepted Answer

Concise

Answer

Verbose means using more words than needed. Its antonym is concise — brief and clear.

Question 4

Which word is closest in meaning to TENACIOUS?

Accepted Answer

Persistent

Answer

Tenacious means not giving up easily — persistent and determined. It describes someone who holds on firmly despite difficulties.

Question 5

Which word is closest in meaning to BENEVOLENT?

Accepted Answer

Kind

Answer

Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly — generous and charitable. Kind is the closest synonym.

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Practice Test